

Best for intermediate divers, 5-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Pointe du Grain in the Lausanne-Montreux area offers a diverse freshwater dive across a reef, wall, canyon, and seagrass beds. The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres in depth, with an average of 25 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Due to the depth, careful monitoring is required to manage the risk of nitrogen narcosis. The site is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for intermediate divers. Facilities include parking, a café, and showers, making it practical for a full day of diving. Water temperatures remain cold throughout the year, requiring thick wetsuits or dry suits.
46.92577, 6.83720
The site is diveable year-round and has parking, a café, and showers on site, so a full day trip is practical. Given the 35-metre maximum and narcosis risk, plan your bottom time conservatively and confirm your Advanced Open Water certification is current before diving the deeper canyon.
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Depth
5-35m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the 35-metre maximum depth and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The site ranges from 5 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Pointe du Grain is a shore entry dive site.
The site features mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Water temperatures are cold, even in summer.
Monitor your depth closely to avoid nitrogen narcosis and manage your ascent carefully. Ensure your Advanced Open Water certification is current before exploring the deeper canyon sections.
Diving at Pointe du Grain in Lac de Neuchatel requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.